Curatorial Fellow

Royal Museums Greenwich, City: London (UK)

Opportunity Overview

Royal Museums Greenwich seeks a Curatorial Fellow for the Whose Heritage 3.0 project. This role focuses on building diversity in the curatorial practice and workforce, offering the successful candidate the chance to develop curatorial skills.

About Royal Museums Greenwich

Royal Museums Greenwich comprises several historic sites, including the National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, the Royal Observatory, and the Queen’s House. These sites share a mission to serve communities through collections and expertise. Located within the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site, operations are supported by the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre in Kidbrooke, the Brass Foundry in Woolwich, and administrative offices in Greenwich. The institution explores themes of sea, space, art, and history, with a strategic focus on people.

Role Description

The Whose Heritage 3.0 Curatorial Fellow is a 12-month, part-time, fixed-term role funded jointly by Royal Museums Greenwich and Culture&. This position supports Culture&’s aim to diversify curatorial practice and workforce. Fellows are expected to commit to creating inclusive cultural experiences with Royal Museums Greenwich and Culture&.

Key Responsibilities

• Build access and engagement with the fine and decorative art collections.
• Develop inclusive interpretations that connect historical collections to contemporary issues.
• Conduct independent research and quickly acquire knowledge on new topics.
• Make academic ideas accessible to a general audience.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in independent research related to fine and decorative art collections.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences with academic or theoretical ideas.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in cultural experiences.

Benefits

• Salary: £31,898 per annum (pro rata of £35,885).
• Pension scheme, 22 days annual leave, flexible working, training and development opportunities.
• 30% discount in cafés and shops, interest-free season ticket and bike loans.
• Access to an employee assistance programme and a supportive network of Whose Heritage 3.0 Curatorial Fellows.

Application Information

Applications from Global Majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ individuals are particularly encouraged. Candidates identifying as disabled and/or as members of the Global Majority who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Royal Museums Greenwich is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture. Reasonable adjustments during the interview process will be accommodated as needed.

Contact Information

For more details and to apply, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.